A survey of US residents has shed light on the unusual items people receive from their loved ones. Some notable possessions include a gold butter knife and a unique statue. Further details of the survey are available, which reveal a range of interesting items that have been passed down.

The survey was conducted as part of a broader study on how people accumulate and organize their belongings. The majority of respondents expressed a preference for inheriting a limited number of items from their loved ones, with 51 percent taking this view. More information on the survey can be found through the original source.